Development Plan Scheme and Participation Statement (DPS)
The Development Plan Scheme and Participation Statement (DPS) is updated and published (at least) once a year.
The DPS explains what a Development Plan is, outlines the council's intended programme for preparing and consulting on the next Local Development Plan (LDP2) and includes a Participation Statement - a guide on how and when the public can engage with the process.
Development Plan Scheme 2025
The proposed timetable for producing a new LDP was last agreed by the council in March 2025, Development Plan Scheme and Participation Statement (DPS 2025).
Draft Development Plan Scheme 2026
The DPS is updated at least once a year and we recently invited comment on the new draft document, DPS 2026, prior to it being finalised and approved by the Council.
Please note that the consultation period is now closed and that representations received after 19 February 2026 will not be processed.
When approved, the new Development Plan Scheme 2026 will be posted here.
If you have any queries about Draft DPS 2026 please do not hesitate to contact the DP&E team at wlldp@westlothian.gov.uk or Development Planning and Environment, West Lothian Council, Civic Centre, Howden South Road, Livingston, EH54 6FF
If you just want to provide comments on our service, please email the Development Planning & Environment team at wlldp@westlothian.gov.uk. You can also write to us at the above address.
This page was last updated: 20 February 2026
